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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
241 PM MDT Thu Sep 8 2022
 

MTZ012-049-082130-
Cascade MT-Eastern Teton MT-
241 PM MDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Teton
and northwestern Cascade Counties through 330 PM MDT...

At 239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Shaw, or 18 miles west of Great Falls, moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, pea size hail, and a period of 
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible. Reduced visibility in heavy rain may make travel 
         difficult.

Locations impacted include...
Great Falls, Black Eagle, Fort  Shaw, Fort Shaw, Ulm, Malmstrom Afb,
Sand Coulee, Tracy, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park and
Sun River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.

Heavy rainfall may lead to brief minor localized flooding. Do not 
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4750 11186 4770 11169 4752 11105 4723 11132
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 298DEG 21KT 4757 11169 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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